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26) The team at Dhulwa work as a collegial team to de-escalate a situation before an incident happens. Data is not kept on how many times security guards assist the clinical team.
27) The staffing profile for security officers at the Dhulwa Mental Health Unit and their roles are outlined below, seven days a week.
Note: The exact timings of these shifts and the specific duties of these roles is not fully detailed, to protect operational security.
|
Role |
Day Shift (12 hrs) |
Night Shift (12 hrs) |
|
Security Supervisor |
1 |
1 |
|
Control Room Operator |
1 |
1 |
|
Rover/Responder |
1 |
1 |
|
Accommodation Officer |
1 |
1 |
|
Reception Officer |
1 |
0 |
28) Security officers are one facet of occupational violence minimisation and response. Security officers support the clinical Emergency Response Team in response to incidents. These are clinically led.
The primary role of a Security Officer is to cordon and contain incidents to allow clinical staff members to deal with a situation without interference by others. Security officers will provide protection for staff by applying control and restraint techniques where there is an unexpected or sudden outburst of violence.
29) Secure Mental Health Services is funded for three Consultant Psychiatrists and two Registrars.
30) Social Worker, Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Art Therapist, Allied Health Assistants, and an Exercise Therapist.
31) Programs at Dhulwa include and not limited to social work groups, psychology, occupational interventions, art therapy, cooking groups, external community outing including cinema, bush walks, sports event attendance, local community access, music program, therapy dogs, hosting parties, inter-ward activities, speech pathology, self-help groups and mental health recovery groups.
Unable to provide a detailed cost of the programs at Dhulwa. The cost from the programs can vary from free to paying an organisation to provide the program with a charge up to $500 per session.
Calvary Hospital—Clare Holland House
(Question No 700)
Ms Castley asked the Minister for Health, upon notice, on 8 April 2022:
(1) Has a new wing opened at Clare Holland House; if so, can the Minister provide details such as cost, how many beds, reason for new wing, etc; if not, (a) why has a new wing not opened, (b) when was the new wing due to open and (c) when will it open.
(2) How many staff are/have been employed at Clare Holland House, each year for the last five years, including their roles and employment status (permanent or contract).
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